Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta Secure Historic Title: Day 4 of the PWR DUPR India Masters delivered the kind of drama that sports fans live for. Armaan Bhatia, the rising star from India put on a show, winning all three of his matches. In the final Pro (Open) match, Armaan Bhatia teamed up with fellow Indian, Harsh Mehta, to take on the Australian-American duo of Mitchell Hargreaves and Roman Estareja. In a commanding performance, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta wrapped things up with wins of 11-3 and 11-2.
Winning Duo: A Perfect Pair On and Off the Court
Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta have developed an undeniable chemistry that translates seamlessly from practice courts to match play. This latest victory marks Armaan Bhatia’s third title of the day.
The duo, who played their way to the top, defeated Roman Estareja and Mitchell Hargreaves, clinching the PRO Men’s Doubles Title at the PWR DUPR India Masters held in New Delhi.
The First Point: A Crosscourt Masterpiece
When the match started, the energy was electric. A dazzling crosscourt backhand from Armaan Bhatia set the tone, giving the Indian pair their first point. From there, it was clear they were in charge.
Armaan Bhatia’s shot wasn’t just skillful; it was the kind of play that makes fans rise from their seats, already signaling that they were in for something special.
Dominating with Decisive Play
The second game showed the duo’s dominance. Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta obliterated their opponents 11-2, showing confidence that can only come from a well-organized team dynamic. It was a display of power and precision, where every point felt like a foregone conclusion.
Mitchell Hargreaves’ Slip-Up Leads to Indian Dominance
After the change of ends, an unforced error from Mitchell Hargreaves gifted the Indian duo an early lead in the second game. While Roman Estareja and Mitchell Hargreaves struggled to find their footing, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta capitalized, quickly pulling ahead. The scoreboard read 4-1, and the momentum was unmistakably in favor of the Indian team.
Champions in Action: The Path to Glory
Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta’s teamwork and strategy proved to be the winning formula, resulting in their historic victory—India’s first-ever PRO Men’s Doubles title.
Earlier in the tournament, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta showed their skill by defeating the seventh-seeded pair of Jason Taylor and Jai Grewal with a score of 11-3, 11-9, propelling them to the finals.
Roman Estareja and Mitchell Hargreaves in Semifinal
In the semifinals, Roman Estareja and Mitchell Hargreaves showed their grit by defeating the third-seeded pairing of Dusty Boyer and Naveen Beasley 11-9, 11-7.
But all of that grit went out the window in the finals as they faced the Indian duo, who had their sights set on victory.
The Secret of Armaan Bhatia
What made Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta so formidable? For Armaan Bhatia, it was his two-handed backhand, which he affectionately refers to as his “secret sauce.” With Harsh Mehta’s powerful forehand sealing the deal, they brought home the doubles title for India. The combination of skill and strategy left their opponents scrambling.
Armaan Bhatia’s Victorious Celebration
After a record-breaking day, Armaan Bhatia celebrated with a sense of joy that only comes from achieving something monumental. With three titles to his name at the conclusion of the tournament, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta left fans at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Stadium roaring for more. It wasn’t just a day of victory; it was a day etched in the records of Indian pickleball history.
News in Brief: Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta Secure Historic Title
Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta won at the PWR DUPR India Masters, claiming the PRO Men’s Doubles Title in New Delhi. The duo defeated the Australian-American pair of Mitchell Hargreaves and Roman Estareja with commanding scores of 11-3 and 11-2.
Armaan Bhatia’s outstanding performance included three victories on the day, marking a historic moment as India secured its first-ever PRO Men’s Doubles title.
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